Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Auld Kirk of Ayr
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Auld Kirk of Ayr — church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Auld Kirk of Ayr, you can take a train to Ayr station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KA7 1QB.
About
Auld Kirk of Ayr is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4628°, -4.6287°.
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Heritage listing
Auld Kirk of Ayr is a 17th-century Category A listed church in Ayr. The church sits on the site of an earlier monastery.
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Official information
The Gaiety Theatre, one of Scotland's oldest theatres, serves as a cultural hub in Ayr, showcasing professional theatre and providing a platform for local organizations. It aims to enhance community wellbeing through the arts and engages with various communities to foster inclusion and cultural participation.
From the Wikipedia article
Auld Kirk of Ayr is a 17th-century Category A listed church in Ayr. The church sits on the site of an earlier monastery.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.4628, -4.6287
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 1QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17122338 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Auld Kirk of Ayr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Auld Kirk Of Ayr - gable.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auld Kirk of Ayr?
- Auld Kirk of Ayr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 1QB).
- What is Auld Kirk of Ayr?
- Auld Kirk of Ayr — church in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Auld Kirk of Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 1QB.
- Is Auld Kirk of Ayr a listed building?
- Auld Kirk of Ayr is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Auld Kirk of Ayr free to visit?
- Yes, Auld Kirk of Ayr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auld Kirk of Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 1QB.